Portable Heater Safety is Crucial During Winter’s Coldest Months! The arrival of single-digit weather in Tennessee this week is prompting the State Fire Marshal’s Office to remind residents to stay safe when using portable heaters in their homes. “We cannot stress enough the importance of following safety precautions when using portable space heating devices in…
Skywarn© Training Being Offered at UTC
From the desk of Tim Pridemore, Emergency Management Specialist: The good news is, from today, January 6, 2015, it is only seventy-three days till Spring! That is seventy-three days (and yes, it can still snow after the first day of Spring) for us to watch the Winter weather. The bad news is, April 1 starts…
Going home? Drive Safely and Stay Alert!
The Fall Semester is coming to an end, and many students will be driving back home to visit with family and friends. If you are driving a long distance, however, this can be a hazardous drive–especially if you are alone. Everyone has their favorite tricks for staying awake and alert during a long car drive, but…
Winter Is Coming! Are You Ready?
It’s wintertime in Chattanooga. What does that mean to you? Snowmen, sledding and hot chocolate? Well, yes, we hope so! Unfortunately, it also means preparing for the not-so-fun things that severe weather can sometimes bring our way. Last year, an unpredicted snowstorm caught many local residents off-guard. Don’t let that happen to you. Here are tips and links to great information…
Emergency Drill Helps UTC Prepare
On October 21, Safety & Risk Management partnered with Public Safety (Campus Police) to conduct an emergency exercise at UTC.